Samsung’s Galaxy Ring was supposed to be the next big thing in wearables, combining sleek design with health and fitness tracking. But now, a growing number of users are reporting serious battery problems that are hard to ignore.
The first big red flag came when a swollen Galaxy Ring battery landed someone in the hospital because it got stuck on their finger. Since then, complaints have started piling up online. On Reddit and Samsung’s own forums, frustrated owners are saying the once-impressive battery life has dropped drastically. Some report that the ring, which originally lasted almost a week per charge, now struggles to make it through a single day. Others say it drains so fast that it loses about 1% of battery every couple of minutes. In some cases, the charging case itself doesn’t even hold power anymore, making the situation worse.
Several users have tried to go through Samsung’s warranty process. A few have managed to get replacement rings or refunds, while others say they’ve been stuck in endless back-and-forth with customer support. It seems Samsung has admitted at least some cases are linked to defective batteries, but there’s still no clear explanation for the widespread reports.
Samsung has publicly responded, encouraging users to follow troubleshooting steps, file error reports, and visit service centers. While that might help a handful of people, it doesn’t address the bigger issue: a wearable device with a battery that dies far too quickly. For a product that’s meant to be worn 24/7 as a health tracker, frequent charging completely kills the convenience factor.
Adding to the concern is the rare—but worrying—case of the swollen battery. Even though it seems isolated, the idea that a ring could literally get stuck on your finger due to battery failure is enough to make anyone nervous. Between the safety worries and the reliability problems, many people are now questioning whether the Galaxy Ring is worth buying at all.
On paper, the Galaxy Ring still looks appealing—it’s compact, stylish, and designed to give health insights without being as bulky as a smartwatch. But if it can’t deliver dependable battery life, that appeal fades fast. With reports increasing every week, it might be smart for anyone interested to hold off and see how Samsung handles the situation. At the very least, fans are hoping for clearer answers and maybe even a software or hardware fix. Until then, the Galaxy Ring’s reputation is taking a hit, and that’s not something Samsung can afford in the competitive wearable market.
